Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : in 5h 00m at 12:23 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:55 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Aug 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:556.13:265.610:190.410:300.76:008:15Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:396.04:125.811:010.411:230.86:018:14Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:305.95:045.911:470.46:028:13Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:285.86:026.012:220.912:390.56:038:12Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:325.67:056.11:261.01:360.56:048:11Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:395.58:116.22:310.92:370.66:058:10Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:465.49:156.33:360.83:390.56:068:09Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:495.510:156.44:380.64:410.56:078:08Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:485.611:116.55:370.45:390.46:088:06Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:435.76:320.26:350.36:098:05New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:046.612:355.87:240.17:280.36:108:04New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:536.51:255.88:120.18:180.46:118:03New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:416.42:135.88:580.19:060.56:128:01Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:286.33:005.89:410.29:520.66:138:00Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:146.13:475.810:230.310:390.86:137:59Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:015.94:345.711:050.511:271.06:147:57Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:495.75:225.711:470.66:157:56First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:405.46:125.712:161.112:300.76:167:55First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:345.37:045.71:081.11:160.86:177:53First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:305.17:585.72:031.12:060.86:187:52First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:275.18:525.82:581.02:580.86:197:50Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:225.19:435.93:530.93:510.86:207:49Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:135.210:316.04:450.84:430.76:217:47Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:005.311:156.15:360.65:340.66:227:46Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:435.411:566.26:230.56:230.56:237:45Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:245.57:080.47:100.46:247:43Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:366.21:025.67:500.37:560.46:257:42Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:156.31:405.88:320.38:420.46:267:40Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:556.22:195.99:120.39:290.56:277:38Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:376.23:026.09:530.410:180.66:287:37Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:246.13:506.110:370.411:120.86:297:35Waning Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8550714)

Common Questions About Wilmington, DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington, DE today?

Slack tide in Wilmington, DE is approximately 3:09 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington, DE?

Wilmington, DE is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Wilmington, DE tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wilmington, DE?

Tide predictions for Wilmington, DE come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wilmington, DE?

Tide data for Wilmington, DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8550714. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8550714.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington, DE is Third Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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